Where would be a better place to live: Ancient Athens or Sparta?

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Selected claim, supporting its parent

Athenian citizens enjoyed more freedom than the Spartans.

Pros

Cons

  • Pro claim 1, children below

    Athenian men could take up one of many different jobs, including farmer, fisherman, soldier, teacher, government worker, and craftsman.

  • Pro claim 2, children below

    Athens held the ideal of free speech in high regard.

  • Con claim 1, children below

    The Spartan state provided opportunities to its citizens that Athens didn't.